What is the protocol for seizure?
cushion their head if they’re on the ground. loosen any tight clothing around their neck, such as a collar or tie, to aid breathing. turn them on to their side after their convulsions stop – read more about the recovery position. stay with them and talk to them calmly until they recover.
What is epilepsy PDF?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Not all seizures are due to epilepsy. Other conditions that can look like epilepsy include fainting or very low blood sugar which may happen in people being treated for diabetes.
What is the first-line treatment for epilepsy?
Lamotrigine and levetiracetam are emerging as first-line treatments for epilepsy, which people may be more likely to keep taking than carbamazepine. Reducing the risk of adverse events and treatment withdrawal is important when selecting an anti-epilepsy drug as it usually will need to be taken long-term.
What is the recommended treatment for epilepsy?
AEDs are the most commonly used treatment for epilepsy. They help control seizures in around 7 out of 10 of people. AEDs work by changing the levels of chemicals in your brain. They do not cure epilepsy, but can stop seizures happening.
What is MRI epilepsy protocol?
MRI protocol for epilepsy is a group of MRI sequences put together to improve sensitivity and specificity in identifying possible structural abnormalities that underlie seizure disorders (e.g. mesial temporal sclerosis and malformation of cortical development).
What’s the difference between EEG and MRI?
EEG analyzes brain wave functioning using electrical impulses generated by the neurons. 3. MRI focuses a magnetic field into the body to create an image and look for any anomalies.
Can epilepsy be detected in MRI?
Structural imaging is used to look for a potential structural cause of someone’s epilepsy, such as a scar on the brain. However, for many people with epilepsy, no structural cause for their epilepsy can be found, and so their MRI results are said to be ‘normal’.
What is the best test for epilepsy?
Electroencephalogram (EEG). This is the most common test used to diagnose epilepsy. In this test, electrodes are attached to your scalp with a paste-like substance or cap.
Does epilepsy show up on EEG?
EEG is an important test for diagnosing epilepsy because it records the electrical activity of the brain. It is safe and painless. Electrodes (small, metal, cup-shaped disks) are attached to your scalp and connected by wires to an electrical box.
Does epilepsy show on EEG?
An EEG can usually show if you are having a seizure at the time of the test, but it can’t show what happens to your brain at any other time. So even though your test results might not show any unusual activity it does not rule out having epilepsy. Some types of epilepsy are very difficult to identify with an EEG.
What are the treatments for epilepsy?
Surgery 28. Non-pharmacologic treatment 29. Ketogenic diet 30. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) 31. Lifestyle modifications Factors That Affect theChoice of Drug Seizure type/ Epilepsy syndrome
What are the signs and symptoms of epilepsy?
Pinpoint bleeding 52. Weakness 53. Fatigue 54. Swollen glands 55. Lack of appetite 56. Abdominal pain Surgery Factors influencing decision Likelihood seizures are due to epilepsy
What are the risk factors for epilepsy?
Lead poisoning 8. Infection of brain tissue 9. Heredity 10. Prenatal disturbance of brain development Groups at Increased Risk for Epilepsy About 1% of the general population develops epilepsy 11. The risk is higher in people with certain medical conditions: 12. Mental retardation 13. Cerebral palsy 14.
What is the mortality and morbidity associated with refractory epilepsy (SUDEP)?
•SUDEP is a significant cause of mortality in patients with refractory epilepsy, accounting for up to 17% of all deaths in epilepsy •SUDEP exceeds the expected rate of sudden death in the general population by nearly 24 times •Incidence: –In all epilepsies: 1/1,000/year –In uncontrolled epilepsy: 3.5/1,000/year Epidemiology